Thursday, 13 February 2020

Bacon Shrimp Pasta

I found this recipe was posted on Facebook.  While I do not remember who I got it from, it was originally posted by Delish.

Ingredients:
  • 6 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • 12 oz. cooked angel hair pasta
  • fresh basil, sliced for garnish

Directions:
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (8 minutes).
  • Drain, reserving 1 tbsp. of fat, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and season salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook until pink (2 minutes per side).
  • Add tomatoes and baby spinach and toss until wilted (1 minute).
  • Add heavy cream, mozzarella, and parmesan and let simmer (2 minutes).
  • Add cooked angel hair and bacon and toss until completely combined.
  • Garnish with basil and parmesan to serve.

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